Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts offers day camps for ages 5-18, focusing on various circus disciplines like aerials, juggling, acrobatics, and clowning.
▌ Editor's read The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts website loads successfully, detailing day camps for ages 5-18 with activities including aerials, juggling, acrobatics, and clowning. The organization, founded by Shana Kennedy, has been operating for over 20 years, having started in 2004. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Philadelphia School of Circus Arts' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 320 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, professional instructors, and positive environment for children. The camp offers both full-day and half-day options, with extended care available. Social media handles are @phillycircus on Instagram and phillycircus on Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 6452 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
- Cost notes: USD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
- What ages does Philadelphia School of Circus Arts accept?
- Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is open to children ages 5–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Philadelphia School of Circus Arts cost?
- Philadelphia School of Circus Arts publishes $500/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Philadelphia School of Circus Arts's hours?
- Philadelphia School of Circus Arts runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Philadelphia School of Circus Arts?
- Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Philadelphia School of Circus Arts provide lunch?
- Philadelphia School of Circus Arts does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Philadelphia School of Circus Arts compare to other specialty camps in Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is one of 9 specialty camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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